Many of us have one entire week off for Thanksgiving
Break. This is a wonderful time to relax
and visit with family and friends. BUT –
it can be harmful for learning. If you
have any work to complete over break, if you have an exam shortly after returning
from break, or if you have a difficult class, taking one week off from studying
can be disastrous! Forgetting happens
very rapidly, so it is important to spend some time studying over break. Here are some suggestions:
Plan before you go home when you will study and do any
work. Don’t just think that you will do
it when you “have the time.” Set
specific times now.
Write down your plans and tell someone. That will help keep you accountable.
Consider going to your local library or coffee shop. Somewhere away from the distractions or home,
the TV and you bed.
Review every day. To prepare for an exam shortly after you return to school,
make a study guide or study cards and review for 20 minutes or so every
day. You will be amazed what a
difference that makes.
The above suggestions works for any class that you hope to
earn an ‘A’ in. If you do not review
over break you will have to start learning from the beginning when you return
to classes.
Keep in mind that there are just a few weeks of classes
after break, and then you go into finals!
Be sure you are caught up with your work and studying so that you have
plenty of time to prepare for final exams.
Be thankful that you have the opportunity to further your
education!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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